Senior Contracts Analyst

University of Arkansas System

Senior Contracts Analyst managing healthcare supply chain contracts for UAMS. Ensuring compliance, optimizing pricing, and collaborating with suppliers on contract performance.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a portfolio of contracts ensuring that all documentation is current, complete, accurate and maintained in the appropriate databases.
Manages the entire lifecycle of contracts from initiation to renewal, and or termination.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for contract interpretation, often resolving complex issues with minimal guidance.
Ensure all contracts and related documents are fully compliant with Arkansas State Procurement Law, UAMS policies, and guidelines.
Leads audits and provides advanced reports on contract performance, compliance, and opportunities for process improvements.
Research equipment, products and services as required, to maximize the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and local contracts to align with the organizational and state requirements.
Manages advanced reports and benchmarking analysis to align GPO pricing.
Lead initiatives to enhance supplier performance and ensure contract terms are met.
Regularly engage with key suppliers to negotiate pricings, improve services, and ensure contract adherence.
Drive improvements by implementing corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
Maintains centralized roster of preferred suppliers for UAMS departments and locations.
Lead and strategize for future cost-saving, standardization, and procurement improvement opportunities.
Provide high-level strategic recommendations to leadership on long-term procurement goals and contracting strategies.
Maintains abreast of all industry trends, market conditions, technological innovation and ethical standards to maintain UAMS’ competitive edge in contracting.
Coordinate and lead training and educational events for other staff on compliance and contract management best practices.
Serve as the internal expert on all state procurement, accounting regulations, and the University of Arkansas System’s procedures and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field plus 6 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
Associate’s degree plus 8 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
High school diploma plus 10 years of experience in healthcare supply chain contracting, procurement or relevant work experience
Preferred: Clinical experience preferred. (Surgical Technologist, RN, LPN).
Experience in healthcare contracts management or financial analytics/auditing.
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract Lifecycle ManagementCompliance AuditingFinancial AnalyticsBenchmarking AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications

CPSMCPCM